Daily EV news · US · 24 March 2026
Electric Vehicles
New York legislature votes down effort to repeal electric school bus mandate
The New York state legislature has rejected an attempt to repeal the state's electric school bus mandate, according to RochesterFirst. The mandate requires school districts to transition to electric buses, though specific timelines and targets were not detailed in the available report. The vote preserves the existing policy framework for electrifying school bus fleets across New York.
Why it matters
The decision maintains procurement requirements for electric school buses in New York, sustaining demand for charging infrastructure at school depots and ensuring continued opportunities for CPOs and contractors serving the education sector.
US school districts and local leaders voice concerns over electric bus mandate
School districts and local officials in the United States have raised concerns about an electric bus mandate, according to NEWS10 ABC. The report highlights operational and financial challenges facing districts as they prepare to comply with the requirement. Details of specific cost figures or timelines were not disclosed in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
The pushback signals potential delays or modifications to procurement schedules, affecting the pace of depot charging infrastructure rollouts and the volume of work available to CPOs and installers serving the education sector.
Policy & Market
Trump administration to pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to cancel offshore wind projects
The Trump administration has agreed to pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to scrap the company's offshore wind projects, according to Semafor. The deal marks a significant policy shift as the administration moves to curtail renewable energy developments in federal waters. No further details on the number of projects affected or their capacity were disclosed in the initial report.
Why it matters
The cancellation redirects federal funds away from renewable infrastructure and may signal broader rollbacks of offshore wind procurement, affecting grid decarbonisation plans that underpin long term EV charging expansion. CPOs relying on renewable power purchase agreements for cost competitive charging may face tighter supply and higher electricity costs.